Secret files of the Ming Dynasty royal family: "hidden" rules for naming Zhu Yuanzhang's descendants

In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang, formerly known as Zhu Chongba, ascended the throne in Nanjing and proclaimed himself emperor. Zhu Yuanzhang, who came from a humble background and was extremely wealthy at this time, carried out a "naming" operation. First, he changed the names of his father and brothers, changing his father Zhu Wusi to Zhu Shizhen, his eldest brother Zhu Chongwu to Zhu Xinglong, his second brother Zhu Chongliu to Zhu Xingsheng, and his third brother Zhu Chongqi to Zhu Xingzu. What about himself? First it was changed to Zhu Xingzong, and then to Zhu Yuanzhang. The meaning of the names of Zhu Yuanzhang brothers is very obvious, "prosperous ancestors"!

After changing the names of his ancestors, Zhu Yuanzhang also stipulated the names of his descendants. Zhu Yuanzhang had 26 sons. Their names all have the same character, and they all have the same character next to the character "木". Such as Zhu Biao, Zhu Jin ⒅ Fei Α ⒅ Hu Sui ⒅ Hu Ao ⒅ 齑ARC ⒅彀亍⒅ Yangā ⒅ stew silly magpie caries will not be listed one by one, and will be mentioned below.

For grandchildren and future generations Regarding naming, Zhu Yuanzhang also made regulations, "When establishing a double name, choose one character for each life as the upper character. The next character is randomly selected temporarily. The lower characters are all based on the five elements, with fire, earth, metal, water, and wood as the order." . In other words, Zhu Yuanzhang made clear regulations on the first character in a name and drew up twenty characters as a standard. According to the five-element theory of "wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal, metal generates water, and water generates wood", Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated the radical of the second character. The specific situation is as follows: 1. Prince Zhu Biao (Yunwen followed the instructions of his ancestors, and King Qinwu won. It is good to follow the road, and a good teacher makes good use of Sheng.)

The throne was originally inherited by Zhu Biao, but after In 1402, Zhu Di's Jingnan Army invaded Nanjing. The whereabouts of Emperor Jianwen and his eldest son Zhu Wenkui were unknown, and his second son Zhu Wengui was imprisoned. After that, Zhu Biao's descendants withered and disappeared from official historical records. 2. King Zhu of Qin (Shang Zhigong is honest, but retains respect and friendship. His heirs are honest and upright, and they will always be trustworthy.)

King Qin’s fiefdom is in Xi’an, Shaanxi, and his descendants have always maintained the throne and thrived. . In 1643, Li Zicheng captured Xi'an, and the last Qin king Zhu Cunshu (the 10th generation) surrendered, and his whereabouts are unknown. 3. Jin Wang Zhu? (Jimei Zhongqibiao, new knowledge, cautious and sensitive, seek truth. Careful and careful, Xian Jingmu, Shuxue continued to practice.)

The fiefdom of the King of Jin is in Taiyuan, Shanxi, and his descendants have always maintained the throne. In 1644, Li Zicheng's army captured Taiyuan, and the last Jin king Zhu Qiugui (the 10th generation) surrendered. His whereabouts are unknown after his entourage entered Beijing. 4. Zhu Di, King of Yan (Gao Zhan Qi Jianyou, Hou Zaiyi Changyou. Cihe Yi Bozhong, Jian Jingdi Xianyou.)

Zhu Di became emperor from King Yan, and his descendants also inherited the throne, such as Zhu Gaochi , Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Qizhen, Zhu Qiyu, Zhu Jianshen, Zhu Vtang, Zhu Houzhao, Zhu Houxiao⒅煸, Zhu Yijun, Zhu Changluo, Zhu Youxiao, Zhu Youjian and others. 5. King Zhu of Zhou (having sons who live in peace and harmony with each other, and who are diligent in court are respectful and courteous. Shaolun is beneficial and nourishing, and Zhaoke is Guangdengyong.)

The king of Zhou was in Kaifeng, Henan, and his throne has been continued among his descendants. In 1642, Li Zicheng led his army to besiege Kaifeng. Zhou Wang Zhu Gongyi (the 10th generation) moved to Zhangde and died of illness soon after. 6. Chu King Zhu Zhen (Meng Jijun showed his glory and splendor. His great talents were promoted to great talents, and Mao Shi made great contributions.)

The king of Chu’s fiefdom was in Wuchang, Hubei Province. In 1643, Zhang Xianzhong, the leader of the rebel army, captured it. In Wuchang, Zhu Huakui (the 7th generation), the last king of Chu, was thrown into the Yangtze River and drowned. 7. King Zhu_ of Qi (A man of great ability can be celebrated for a long time, and his wisdom is worthy of his ancestral lineage. During the period of cultivation, he is profound and elegant, and his thoughts will be restored.)

The fiefdom of King Qi was in Qingzhou, Shandong. When Emperor Jianwen reduced the vassalage, Zhu _He was once deprived of his royal title, and Zhu Di restored his throne after the disaster. In 1406, Zhu Di deprived Zhu_ of his throne in the name of his evil intentions. In 1428, Zhu _ and his three sons died suddenly at the same time, and their descendants became "common people" under supervision. 8. King Tan Zhu Zi (Fuchang, Xin and Baoding, Jiaying will surely prosper. I will ask for advice from you, and I will listen to you.)

King Tan’s fiefdom is in Changsha, Hunan. In 1390, Zhu Zi’s father-in-law When he entered the case of Hu Weiyong, one of his men was executed. Zhu Zi was frightened because of this. He also heard that the imperial envoys were coming. In fear, he and his concubine burned themselves to death, thus the lineage of King Tan was cut off. 9. Zhao Wang Zhu Qi

Zhu Qi was born in 1369, was granted the title in 1370, and died in 1371, so he has no lineage. 10. Zhu Tan, King of Lu (Zhao Taiyang is in good health, and his longevity is prosperous. He promotes both hope and prosperity, and meets Benning in Kangzhuang.)

The fiefdom of King Lu is in Yanzhou, Shandong.

After the fall of the Ming Dynasty in 1644, the last king of Lu, Zhu Yihai (9th generation), fled to the south. After the demise of the Hongguang regime in the Southern Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yihai became the supervisor of the country and led the anti-Qing movement until Zhu Yihai died of illness in Kinmen in 1662. 11. Zhu Chun, King of Shu (pleased his friends, Shen Binrang, and promised peace. Mao Jin deeply benefited, and he lived in Mu Qing.)

The fiefdom of the King of Shu is in Chengdu, Sichuan, and Zhu Chun himself also knows the book Because of his good manners, Zhu Yuanzhang called him a "Sichuan scholar". The kings of Shu in past dynasties were relatively wise, and Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty was once called many wise kings of Shu. In 1644, Zhang Xianzhong led the peasant army to conquer Chengdu. The last Shu king, Zhu Zhishu (the 9th generation), led his concubines to throw themselves into a well and died. 12. Zhu Bai, King of Xiang (He has held the Kaifang Mountains for a long time, displayed his power and followed etiquette. He was resolute and outstanding, and he was self-sufficient in balance.)

The fiefdom of King Xiang is in Jingzhou. Zhu Bai was "interested in learning" and at the same time "good at bows, arrows, swords and swords". Perhaps because of this, he became the primary target of Emperor Jianwen to reduce vassal status. As a prince and a prince, Zhu Bai did not want to be humiliated. In 1399, Zhu Bai was burned to death in the palace, and his lineage was cut off. 13. Dai Wang Zhu Gui (after his official career, he became a smart and handsome man, and he served as a court official. It is said that Yilian is beautiful and elegant, and Bingyao is a strong foundation.)

The fiefdom of Dai Wang is in Datong, Shanxi, and Zhu Gui is in Jingnan. During the military campaign, he was deposed because he was preparing to support Zhu Di. After Zhu Di became emperor, he restored his throne. Zhu Gui is not only Zhu Di's 13th brother, but his wife is Xu Da's second daughter, who is also the sister of Queen Xu. In 1644, Li Zicheng's army invaded Datong, and the last generation of kings was killed. 14. Su Wang Zhu D (Zhanlu Gongzhenbi, Jin gentry knows fierce loyalty. Xihui rises to wealth and fortune, and his admonitions are in Henglong.)

The fiefdom of Su Wang is in Lanzhou. In 1643, Li Zicheng's rebel army captured Lanzhou City, and the last Su King Zhu Shifang (the 8th generation) surrendered immediately, and his fate is unknown. 15. King Zhu Zhi of the Liao Dynasty (a noble man favored by nobles and respected Confucians in his constitution. Yun still Qi Baohe, Cao Hanli Long Yu)

The fiefdom of the Liao King was originally in Guangning, but was later changed to Jingzhou. In 1568, the last Liao king Zhu Xianjie (sixth generation) was deposed as a commoner, and his descendants were not allowed to inherit the throne of Liao king. Zhu Xianjie's dethronement is said to have a great relationship with the great scholar Zhang Juzheng. 16. King Zhu of Qing's "Wood Gate" (Rank Shutai, Ni Shen Shuai Zhuo Qi. After the end of the year, because of the huge b, the family members were in need #

The fiefdom of King Qing was in Ningxia. In 1643, Li Zicheng's army captured Ningxia , the last king of Qing, Zhu Zhuo (the 9th generation), was killed. 17. King Ning Zhu Quan (Pan laid a memorial ceremony for Chen Gong, and was in charge of many plans. He always added a large number of people and made philosophy to his relatives.)

The fiefdom of King Ning was originally in Daning. Later, due to Zhu Quan's participation in the Jingnan War, it was changed to Nanchang. In 1519, the last Ning King Zhu Chenhao (the fourth generation) launched a rebellion, which was later suppressed by Wang Shouren, and the Ning family line was abolished. 18. Min King Zhu F (Huiyin Ying Yanyu, Ding Qianqi Yong. Chongli Yuan consulted, Kuan F Xi Ben followed.)

The fiefdom of Min King went through many changes, and was finally determined. In Wugang, Hunan, descendants flourished in Hunan. In 1643, the peasant army conquered Wugang, and the last Min King Zhu Qi (the 8th generation) was killed. It is worth mentioning that the former Prime Minister of the State Council Zhu Fang was Min King Zhu F. The descendant is the 17th generation with the "F" character. 19. Gu Wang Zhu B (endowed with Xi Xiongchang, Cong Xing explained Fuchang. Du Xie encouraged Yu, expanded Ji Yu Zhenxiang.)

The fiefdom of the Valley King was originally in Xuanfu. During the Battle of Jingnan, the Valley King Zhu B opened the gates of Nanjing and surrendered to Zhu Di. After that, he was transferred to Changsha in 1417. Zhu Di deposed the Valley King Zhu B and his disciples as common people. 20. King Zhu Song of Han (Chong Fan Zhengxu, Rong Molang Z Kui. Shao Yuhao V, Lingxu Fanwei.)

The fiefdom of King Han was in Pingliang, Gansu Province in 1643. The army conquered Pingliang, and the last Korean king Zhu J (the 11th generation) was captured alive, and his whereabouts are unknown. 21. Shen Wang Zhu Mo (Ji You Chuan Xun Yin, Tian Cheng Xiao Ji (Wang Huang)). The source is N Xi, Guibi Che Chengang. )

The fiefdom of King Shen was in Luzhou, Shanxi. The Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, and the whereabouts of the last King of Shen, Zhu Xiaoyong (the 8th generation), are unknown. 22. King An of Zhu Ying (Feixu Bintingshang, Ningqin Junzhixiang). Zhu Ying, the king of An, died of illness in Pingliang, Gansu Province in 1417. His wife was Xu Da's third daughter. .Tang Wang Zhu J (Qiong Zhimi Universe, Shuoqi Yu Linju. Qiling Meng Song style, Jiali Xie inscription picture.)

Among the descendants of Tang Wang, the fiefdom is in Nanyang, Henan. The most famous one is Zhu Yujian (the 8th generation), Emperor Longwu of the Southern Ming Dynasty.

In 1645, Zhu Yujian proclaimed himself emperor in Fuzhou, with the reign title Longwu. However, due to constant internal strife in the Southern Ming Dynasty and the control of power by Zheng Zhilong, Zhu Yujian was eventually captured alive by the Qing army in 1646 and died generously. 24. Zhu Dong, King of Ying (Wei Wen Guang Wang), admonished and taught Gao Kui. Qilin Yu Ji Zhao, Kui Yingye Xuanji.)

The fiefdom of King Ying is in Anlu, Hubei. Zhu Dong died of illness in 1414, and the country was wiped out because he had no children. After that, Anlu was successively granted to Liang Wang Zhu Zhan and Xing Wang Zhu vz, who were of Zhu Di's lineage. Emperor Jiajing Zhu Houxin gave away his son as a gift. 25. Yiwangzhu? (J Mian Yudian, Bao Ke and Feng Chen. Yingchou was awarded the title of Nu. Kun Yu Guanquan gold.)

The fiefdom of King Yi is in Luoyang, Henan. In 1564, Emperor Jiajing deprived the last Yi king Zhu Dian (the fifth generation) of his throne and made him a commoner. 26. Zhu Nan

Zhu Nan was the youngest son of Zhu Yuanzhang, but he died when he was only one month old.

In addition to making provisions for the descendants of his sons, Zhu Yuanzhang also made arrangements for the lineage of his great-nephew, King of Jingjiang Zhu Shouqian (son of Zhu Wenzheng), "praising the rules of the prime minister and the state. Ren Luheng. Ruo Yichun and his party will be famous far away." In 1644, when Beijing was destroyed, the last king of Jingjiang, Zhu Hengjia (the 10th generation), also dreamed of being an emperor. He declared himself a supervisor in his fiefdom of Guilin, Guangxi. But it was soon put down.

Note: Because the names of some people in the article are in simplified Chinese characters, they do not have the radicals of the five elements. Please forgive me